- Legislative team led by Hon. Araba Taofeek conducted a major environmental enforcement in Epe.
- Traders were cautioned against roadside trading and directed to use proper stalls.
- The exercise supports Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun’s drive for a cleaner, healthier Epe.
The Legislative Arm of Epe Local Government, under the leadership of Hon. Araba Taofeek, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, conducted a comprehensive environmental inspection and enforcement exercise aimed at promoting cleaner surroundings and ensuring public order within the community.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the inspection covered key areas such as Ita Ale Market, Ayetoro Market, and Ikorodu Garage, as part of the local government’s ongoing environmental reform initiative spearheaded by the Executive Chairman, Hon. (Princess) Surah Olayemi Animashaun, FHTI.
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Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Araba Taofeek explained that the legislative team’s mission was to assess hygiene conditions across major markets and ensure strict compliance with the local government’s sanitation regulations.
“Our primary goal is to create a safe, clean, and well-organized trading environment for our people,” he stated. “We will continue to engage traders and residents on the need to take responsibility for maintaining a healthy community.”
Traders operating along walkways and roadsides were cautioned and instructed to move their goods into designated market spaces to ease traffic flow and improve environmental aesthetics.
According to one of the enforcement officers, “Keeping our markets clean is not just a government duty; it is a collective responsibility. Everyone has a role to play in ensuring a livable environment.”
The inspection team also identified several areas that require urgent sanitation attention and urged residents to adopt proper waste disposal habits.
“We cannot build a better Epe without discipline and cleanliness,” another official added.
The Executive Chairman, Hon. (Princess) Surah Olayemi Animashaun, who has been at the forefront of environmental advocacy, commended the legislative arm for its proactive efforts.
“This exercise reinforces our administration’s vision of a greener, healthier, and more organized Epe,” she said.
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With the continued collaboration between the executive and legislative arms, Epe Local Government remains steadfast in its commitment to environmental sustainability, community health, and responsible governance.
